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Efforts by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to expand casino gambling face significant challenges, including getting the Legislature, voters and casino companies to sign on. However, Cuomo remains enthusiastic about the prospect. "If you want tomorrow to be different than yesterday, then do something different," Cuomo said. "This is a big idea that we believe could bring economic energy to upstate New York that needs it desperately."

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